Gary Marcus

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4/12/2024, 12:51:56 PM
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Derya Unutmaz, MD
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@GaryMarcus Don’t know about that promise but I care more about this discovery thanks to AI, many lives will be saved: https://www.nature.com/articles/…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@DeryaTR_ And don’t forget all the broken promises on current AI, eg
amit kumar
@kumar_amit
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Is Google's AI Actually Discovering 'Millions of New Materials?' ⁦@GaryMarcus⁩ — I thought we were going to leap frog in material science because of AI 😀 ⁦@molly0xFFF⁩ https://www.404media.co/google-s…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@DeryaTR_ I do. But lots has to change first:
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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Absolutely! There is still hope for building a positive AI future!

But at least three things have to change:
• We need a better, more reliable, more trustworthy technical approach (which will probably require a paradigm shift)
- The big AI companies have to stop ripping off…
Derya Unutmaz, MD
@DeryaTR_
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@GaryMarcus AI today is akin to the internet in 1994; it was poised to impact society, the economy, & everything else, but it took few years to realize its potential. First AI & then with robotics, will likely take less time to achieve much bigger impact. Surprised that you don't see that…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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Many technologies have been heralded as world-changing; not all of them have been (thus far)
• jet packs
• flying cars
• driverless cars
• expert systems
• blockchain
• NFTs
• Google Glass
• VR/AR/Metaverse
Etc.

Where GenAI falls in the continuum between NFTs and the…
Timothy B. Lee
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The last year has been a lot of cognitive dissonance for me. Inside the AI world, there's non-stop talk about the unprecedented pace of AI improvement. But when I look at the broader economy, I struggle to find examples of transformative change I can write about.

The statement is part of a conversation about the role of AI in scientific discovery, specifically in the context of antibiotic resistance and drug discovery. It engages with the public issue of AI's potential and limitations in contributing to significant societal challenges like healthcare. The statement references a specific study that demonstrates the use of AI in discovering new antibiotics, which is a substantive contribution to the civic dialogue on the topic.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to do harm with words or actions, as it discusses a scientific discovery. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, with no indication of cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and potentially empathy and compassion by highlighting a scientific advancement that could save lives. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism by pointing out the limitations of certain AI models and how the study addressed them. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to inform and potentially better society by sharing knowledge about a significant scientific discovery. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech responsibly, contributing to a discussion on AI's role in society with integrity. [+1]